NHTSA Complaint #11259084 — 2012 BMW 328I

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11259084
Vehicle 2012 BMW 328I
Component SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 139,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT RECEPTACLE WILL NOT ACCEPT BUCKLE. FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING DOES NOT SOUND.

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